A controller that operates using two different processors is provided. Each processor performs certain predetermined functions. A control processor is responsible for switching AC power distribution and control, while a message processors is responsible for messaging. A polling scheme and arbitration logic prevent data transfers relating to these two processors from interfering with each other. A configurable interface allows many different types of appliances to attach to the system, and a serial multimode interface further enhances the configurability of the system.
申请公布号
US5642101(A)
申请公布日期
1997.06.24
申请号
US19930109987
申请日期
1993.08.23
申请人
BUILDING TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATES
发明人
STIRK, GARY L.;JAMIESON, III, JOHN M.;COWDEN, ROB L.;PROTHRO, SUSAN M.;OWENS, JOHN S.;MIKKILINENI, KRISHNA P.;ZUMSTEG, PHILIP J.;WACKS, KENNETH P.